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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 227.56 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 227.56 and 98.58 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 227.56 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/227.56 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 227.56 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 22,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432.86/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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