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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 227.33 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 227.33 and 99.22 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 227.33 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/227.33 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 227.33 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 22,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554.62/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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