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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 226.38 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 226.38 and 98.56 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 226.38 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/226.38 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 226.38 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 22,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312.01/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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