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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 226.74 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 226.74 and 98.83 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 226.74 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/226.74 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 226.74 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 22,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,408.71/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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