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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 227.49 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 227.49 and 106.64 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 227.49 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/227.49 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 227.49 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 24,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259.53/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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