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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 227.11 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 227.11 and 106.51 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 227.11 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/227.11 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 227.11 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 24,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189.49/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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