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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.54, 227.02 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.54, 227.02 and 99.02 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.54 : 227.02 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.54/227.02 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.54x = 227.02 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.54x = 22,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479.52/164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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