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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 226.87 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 226.87 and 112.02 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 226.87 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/226.87 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 226.87 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 25,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413.98/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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