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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 227.35 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 227.35 and 98.39 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 227.35 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/227.35 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 227.35 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 22,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368.93/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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