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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 226.29 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 226.29 and 97.60 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 226.29 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/226.29 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 226.29 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 22,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084.77/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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