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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 227.44 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 227.44 and 108.88 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 227.44 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/227.44 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 227.44 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 24,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763.23/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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