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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 227.28 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 227.28 and 98.31 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 227.28 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/227.28 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 227.28 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 22,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345.12/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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