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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 246.18 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 246.18 and 91.96 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 246.18 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/246.18 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 246.18 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 22,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638.71/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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