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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 226.90 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 226.90 and 102.32 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 226.90 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/226.90 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 226.90 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 23,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216.41/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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