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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 226.99 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 226.99 and 101.50 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 226.99 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/226.99 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 226.99 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 23,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039.49/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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