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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 227.66 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 227.66 and 106.75 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 227.66 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/227.66 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 227.66 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 24,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302.71/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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