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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 227.66 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 227.66 and 99.48 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 227.66 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/227.66 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 227.66 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 22,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647.62/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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