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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 227.52 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 227.52 and 106.72 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 227.52 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/227.52 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 227.52 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 24,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281.90/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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