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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.37, 226.86 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.37, 226.86 and 98.91 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.37 : 226.86 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.37/226.86 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.37x = 226.86 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.37x = 22,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438.72/164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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