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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.65, 227.22 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.65, 227.22 and 99.14 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.65 : 227.22 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.65/227.22 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.65x = 227.22 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.65x = 22,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526.59/164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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