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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 226.53 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 226.53 and 109.01 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 226.53 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/226.53 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 226.53 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 24,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,694.60/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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