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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 226.97 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 226.97 and 94.53 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 226.97 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/226.97 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 226.97 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 21,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454.03/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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