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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 227.26 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 227.26 and 99.14 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 227.26 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/227.26 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 227.26 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 22,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530.56/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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