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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 226.99 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 226.99 and 94.55 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 226.99 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/226.99 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 226.99 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 21,461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,461.90/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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