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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.91, 227.58 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.91, 227.58 and 91.23 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.91 : 227.58 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.91/227.58 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.91x = 227.58 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.91x = 20,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,761.25/164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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