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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.39, 226.86 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.39, 226.86 and 95.39 is: 131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.39 : 226.86 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.39/226.86 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.39x = 226.86 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.39x = 21,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639.28/164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.64

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