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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 226.96 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 226.96 and 94.55 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 226.96 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/226.96 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 226.96 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 21,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457.93/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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