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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 227.42 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 227.42 and 105.81 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 227.42 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/227.42 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 227.42 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 24,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,064.39/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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