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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 227.27 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 227.27 and 94.75 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 227.27 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/227.27 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 227.27 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 21,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,533.83/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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