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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 227.44 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 227.44 and 102.68 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 227.44 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/227.44 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 227.44 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 23,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353.54/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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