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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.71 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.71 and 95.28 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.71 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.71 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.71 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 21,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600.93/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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