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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.51, 227.05 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.51, 227.05 and 105.48 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.51 : 227.05 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.51/227.05 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.51x = 227.05 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.51x = 23,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948.94/164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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