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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 227.58 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 227.58 and 99.44 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 227.58 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/227.58 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 227.58 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 22,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630.56/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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