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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 227.06 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 227.06 and 148.88 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 227.06 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/227.06 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 227.06 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 33,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,804.69/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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