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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 227.25 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 227.25 and 105.62 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 227.25 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/227.25 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 227.25 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 24,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001.62/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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