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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 227.56 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 227.56 and 94.96 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 227.56 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/227.56 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 227.56 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 21,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,609.10/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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