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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 227.48 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 227.48 and 106.70 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 227.48 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/227.48 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 227.48 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 24,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,270.45/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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