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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 227.48 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 227.48 and 94.88 is: 130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 227.48 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/227.48 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 227.48 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 21,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,583.30/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.95

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