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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 226.96 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 226.96 and 98.96 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 226.96 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/226.96 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 226.96 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 22,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459.96/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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