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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.39, 227.07 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.39, 227.07 and 120.95 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.39 : 227.07 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.39/227.07 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.39x = 227.07 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.39x = 27,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,462.98/164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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