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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 227.71 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 227.71 and 102.86 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 227.71 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/227.71 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 227.71 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 23,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421.47/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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