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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 227.12 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 227.12 and 106.34 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 227.12 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/227.12 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 227.12 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 24,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150.27/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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