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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 226.53 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 226.53 and 98.69 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 226.53 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/226.53 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 226.53 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 22,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355.11/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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