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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.77, 227.40 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.77, 227.40 and 105.80 is: 146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.77 : 227.40 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.77/227.40 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.77x = 227.40 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.77x = 24,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058.92/164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.02

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