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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 226.74 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 226.74 and 109.12 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 226.74 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/226.74 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 226.74 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 24,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741.87/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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