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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 226.44 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 226.44 and 97.72 is: 134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 226.44 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/226.44 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 226.44 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 22,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127.72/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.86

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