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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 226.29 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 226.29 and 105.02 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 226.29 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/226.29 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 226.29 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 23,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,765.72/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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