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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 227.08 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 227.08 and 99.10 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 227.08 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/227.08 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 227.08 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 22,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502.00/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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