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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 227.55 and 94.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 227.55 and 94.00 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 227.55 = 94.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/227.55 = 94.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 227.55 × 94.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 21,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,388.09/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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