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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 227.37 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 227.37 and 91.09 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 227.37 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/227.37 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 227.37 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 20,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710.42/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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