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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.34 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.34 and 91.08 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.34 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.34 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.34 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 20,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706.13/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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