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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 226.38 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 226.38 and 98.56 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 226.38 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/226.38 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 226.38 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 22,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311.82/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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