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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 226.60 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 226.60 and 106.03 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 226.60 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/226.60 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 226.60 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 24,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,026.40/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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