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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 245.88 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 245.88 and 91.89 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 245.88 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/245.88 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 245.88 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 22,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593.91/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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