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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 226.38 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 226.38 and 105.03 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 226.38 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/226.38 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 226.38 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 23,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,776.69/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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