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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.75 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.75 and 106.15 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.75 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.75 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.75 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 24,069.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,069.51/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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