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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 227.56 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 227.56 and 94.97 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 227.56 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/227.56 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 227.56 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 21,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,611.70/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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