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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 227.20 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 227.20 and 94.69 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 227.20 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/227.20 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 227.20 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 21,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,513.57/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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