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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 226.22 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 226.22 and 94.01 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 226.22 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/226.22 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 226.22 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 21,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266.88/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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