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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 226.25 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 226.25 and 98.44 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 226.25 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/226.25 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 226.25 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 22,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272.05/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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