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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.01, 247.31 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.01, 247.31 and 91.88 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.01 : 247.31 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.01/247.31 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.01x = 247.31 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.01x = 22,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723.40/165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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