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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 227.48 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 227.48 and 102.71 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 227.48 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/227.48 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 227.48 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 23,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,362.82/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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