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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.40 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.40 and 95.76 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.40 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.40 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.40 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 21,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775.82/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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