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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.83, 227.50 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.83, 227.50 and 99.33 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.83 : 227.50 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.83/227.50 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.83x = 227.50 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.83x = 22,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597.33/164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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