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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 227.09 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 227.09 and 109.31 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 227.09 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/227.09 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 227.09 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 24,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,822.35/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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