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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 226.38 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 226.38 and 98.58 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 226.38 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/226.38 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 226.38 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 22,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316.54/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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