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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.43 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.43 and 94.85 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.43 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.43 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.43 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 21,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570.60/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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