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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 227.50 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 227.50 and 102.71 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 227.50 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/227.50 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 227.50 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 23,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366.84/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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