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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 226.66 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 226.66 and 105.29 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 226.66 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/226.66 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 226.66 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 23,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,863.81/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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