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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 227.19 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 227.19 and 105.57 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 227.19 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/227.19 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 227.19 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 23,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983.99/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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