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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 227.18 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 227.18 and 108.60 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 227.18 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/227.18 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 227.18 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 24,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.75/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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