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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 227.08 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 227.08 and 94.62 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 227.08 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/227.08 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 227.08 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 21,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486.31/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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