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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 227.23 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 227.23 and 99.16 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 227.23 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/227.23 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 227.23 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 22,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531.31/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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