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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 226.50 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 226.50 and 98.65 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 226.50 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/226.50 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 226.50 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 22,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344.14/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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