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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 227.53 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 227.53 and 99.39 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 227.53 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/227.53 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 227.53 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 22,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614.21/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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