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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 227.20 and 106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 227.20 and 106.42 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 227.20 = 106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/227.20 = 106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 227.20 × 106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 24,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178.62/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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