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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 227.58 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 227.58 and 94.99 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 227.58 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/227.58 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 227.58 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 21,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617.82/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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