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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.10, 226.48 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.10, 226.48 and 104.29 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.10 : 226.48 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.10/226.48 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.10x = 226.48 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.10x = 23,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,619.60/164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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