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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 247.26 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 247.26 and 91.87 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 247.26 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/247.26 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 247.26 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 22,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714.99/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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