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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 226.38 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 226.38 and 105.99 is: 146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 226.38 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/226.38 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 226.38 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 23,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994.02/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.19

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