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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 227.14 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 227.14 and 94.70 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 227.14 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/227.14 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 227.14 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 21,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,509.40/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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