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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 225.95 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 225.95 and 147.71 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 225.95 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/225.95 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 225.95 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 33,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373.21/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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