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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.95, 227.45 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.95, 227.45 and 105.86 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.95 : 227.45 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.95/227.45 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.95x = 227.45 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.95x = 24,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,077.04/164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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