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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 227.08 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 227.08 and 99.06 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 227.08 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/227.08 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 227.08 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 22,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493.48/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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