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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 227.30 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 227.30 and 91.04 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 227.30 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/227.30 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 227.30 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 20,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.26/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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