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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.37, 226.64 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.37, 226.64 and 109.02 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.37 : 226.64 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.37/226.64 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.37x = 226.64 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.37x = 24,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,707.75/164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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