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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 226.23 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 226.23 and 104.92 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 226.23 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/226.23 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 226.23 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 23,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.05/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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