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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 227.49 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 227.49 and 94.94 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 227.49 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/227.49 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 227.49 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 21,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596.76/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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