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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.30 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.30 and 98.50 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.30 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.30 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.30 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 22,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290.55/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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