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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 226.96 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 226.96 and 95.52 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 226.96 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/226.96 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 226.96 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 21,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679.22/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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