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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.39 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.39 and 99.29 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.39 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.39 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.39 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 22,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575.92/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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