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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.41 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.41 and 98.53 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.41 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.41 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.41 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 22,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308.18/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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