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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.55, 227.04 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.55, 227.04 and 102.39 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.55 : 227.04 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.55/227.04 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.55x = 227.04 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.55x = 23,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246.63/164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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