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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 226.94 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 226.94 and 98.05 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 226.94 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/226.94 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 226.94 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 22,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.90/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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