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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 247.24 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 247.24 and 91.85 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 247.24 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/247.24 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 247.24 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 22,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708.75/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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