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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 227.69 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 227.69 and 95.04 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 227.69 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/227.69 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 227.69 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 21,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638.31/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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