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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 227.63 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 227.63 and 99.47 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 227.63 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/227.63 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 227.63 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 22,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640.72/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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