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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 227.36 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 227.36 and 102.55 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 227.36 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/227.36 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 227.36 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 23,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,315.77/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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