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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.42 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.42 and 94.87 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.42 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.42 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.42 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 21,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575.34/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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