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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 226.50 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 226.50 and 98.65 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 226.50 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/226.50 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 226.50 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 22,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344.23/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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