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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 226.76 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 226.76 and 97.92 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 226.76 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/226.76 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 226.76 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 22,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204.34/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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