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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 226.45 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 226.45 and 98.59 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 226.45 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/226.45 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 226.45 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 22,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,325.77/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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