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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 227.11 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 227.11 and 98.23 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 227.11 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/227.11 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 227.11 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 22,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,307.39/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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