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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 227.42 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 227.42 and 99.32 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 227.42 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/227.42 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 227.42 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 22,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587.35/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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