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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 226.62 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 226.62 and 105.23 is: 145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 226.62 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/226.62 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 226.62 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 23,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846.09/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.17

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