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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 227.04 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 227.04 and 105.52 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 227.04 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/227.04 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 227.04 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 23,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957.26/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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