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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 226.98 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 226.98 and 99.04 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 226.98 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/226.98 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 226.98 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 22,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480.10/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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