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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 227.01 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 227.01 and 108.46 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 227.01 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/227.01 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 227.01 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 24,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,621.50/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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