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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.54, 226.99 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.54, 226.99 and 94.54 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.54 : 226.99 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.54/226.99 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.54x = 226.99 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.54x = 21,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459.16/164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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