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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 227.51 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 227.51 and 91.18 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 227.51 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/227.51 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 227.51 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 20,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,744.36/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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