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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.71, 227.22 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.71, 227.22 and 99.20 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.71 : 227.22 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.71/227.22 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.71x = 227.22 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.71x = 22,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540.22/164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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