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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 226.83 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 226.83 and 105.30 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 226.83 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/226.83 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 226.83 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 23,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,884.06/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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