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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 227.15 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 227.15 and 98.23 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 227.15 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/227.15 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 227.15 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 22,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311.32/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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