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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 227.36 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 227.36 and 101.76 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 227.36 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/227.36 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 227.36 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 23,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134.51/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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