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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 227.26 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 227.26 and 98.32 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 227.26 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/227.26 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 227.26 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 22,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344.20/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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