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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 227.58 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 227.58 and 105.92 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 227.58 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/227.58 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 227.58 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 24,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104.14/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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