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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 226.38 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 226.38 and 98.52 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 226.38 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/226.38 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 226.38 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 22,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301.92/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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