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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 227.66 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 227.66 and 99.50 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 227.66 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/227.66 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 227.66 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 22,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652.17/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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