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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 227.53 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 227.53 and 102.65 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 227.53 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/227.53 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 227.53 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 23,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355.44/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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