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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 227.59 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 227.59 and 91.24 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 227.59 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/227.59 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 227.59 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 20,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764.69/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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