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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 227.13 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 227.13 and 101.63 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 227.13 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/227.13 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 227.13 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 23,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083.22/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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