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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 227.72 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 227.72 and 102.85 is: 141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 227.72 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/227.72 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 227.72 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 23,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421.00/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.95

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