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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 227.21 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 227.21 and 105.66 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 227.21 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/227.21 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 227.21 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 24,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006.48/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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