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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 227.16 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 227.16 and 99.18 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 227.16 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/227.16 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 227.16 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 22,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529.73/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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