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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 227.56 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 227.56 and 99.36 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 227.56 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/227.56 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 227.56 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 22,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610.11/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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