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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 226.96 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 226.96 and 99.01 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 226.96 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/226.96 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 226.96 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 22,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471.31/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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