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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.41, 226.86 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.41, 226.86 and 105.41 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.41 : 226.86 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.41/226.86 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.41x = 226.86 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.41x = 23,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913.31/164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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