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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 227.64 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 227.64 and 105.97 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 227.64 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/227.64 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 227.64 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 24,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,123.01/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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