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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 226.92 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 226.92 and 106.21 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 226.92 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/226.92 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 226.92 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 24,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101.17/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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