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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 226.97 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 226.97 and 98.97 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 226.97 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/226.97 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 226.97 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 22,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462.73/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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