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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.71, 227.31 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.71, 227.31 and 91.04 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.71 : 227.31 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.71/227.31 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.71x = 227.31 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.71x = 20,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.82/164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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