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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 227.57 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 227.57 and 99.43 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 227.57 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/227.57 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 227.57 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 22,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627.29/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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