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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 226.88 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 226.88 and 106.26 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 226.88 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/226.88 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 226.88 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 24,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108.27/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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