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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 227.41 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 227.41 and 106.52 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 227.41 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/227.41 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 227.41 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 24,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,222.31/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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