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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 226.93 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 226.93 and 102.30 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 226.93 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/226.93 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 226.93 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 23,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214.94/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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