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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 227.41 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 227.41 and 109.52 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 227.41 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/227.41 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 227.41 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 24,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905.94/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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