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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.25 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.25 and 101.74 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.25 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.25 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.25 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 23,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,119.75/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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