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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 226.83 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 226.83 and 102.15 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 226.83 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/226.83 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 226.83 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 23,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171.07/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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