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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 227.03 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 227.03 and 106.25 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 227.03 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/227.03 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 227.03 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 24,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,121.94/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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