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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 226.91 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 226.91 and 98.04 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 226.91 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/226.91 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 226.91 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 22,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246.26/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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