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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 226.94 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 226.94 and 102.30 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 226.94 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/226.94 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 226.94 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 23,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215.96/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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