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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 227.19 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 227.19 and 99.13 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 227.19 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/227.19 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 227.19 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 22,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,521.34/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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