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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 227.41 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 227.41 and 105.74 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 227.41 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/227.41 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 227.41 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 24,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,046.33/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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