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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 226.71 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 226.71 and 98.73 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 226.71 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/226.71 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 226.71 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 22,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383.08/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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