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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 227.29 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 227.29 and 105.73 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 227.29 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/227.29 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 227.29 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 24,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,030.24/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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