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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 227.28 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 227.28 and 91.02 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 227.28 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/227.28 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 227.28 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 20,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,687.03/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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