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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.28 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.28 and 98.48 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.28 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.28 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.28 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 22,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284.05/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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