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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 227.34 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 227.34 and 99.22 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 227.34 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/227.34 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 227.34 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 22,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556.67/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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