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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 227.13 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 227.13 and 98.19 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 227.13 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/227.13 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 227.13 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 22,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300.27/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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