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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 226.39 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 226.39 and 97.67 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 226.39 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/226.39 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 226.39 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 22,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110.38/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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