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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.31, 226.62 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.31, 226.62 and 105.31 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.31 : 226.62 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.31/226.62 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.31x = 226.62 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.31x = 23,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,865.35/164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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