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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.83, 227.43 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.83, 227.43 and 102.66 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.83 : 227.43 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.83/227.43 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.83x = 227.43 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.83x = 23,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,347.96/164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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