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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 226.78 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 226.78 and 109.14 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 226.78 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/226.78 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 226.78 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 24,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750.22/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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