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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 226.23 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 226.23 and 98.45 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 226.23 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/226.23 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 226.23 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 22,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272.34/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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