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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 227.07 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 227.07 and 98.99 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 227.07 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/227.07 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 227.07 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 22,476.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476.52/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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