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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 227.60 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 227.60 and 99.43 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 227.60 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/227.60 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 227.60 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 22,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630.27/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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