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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 247.34 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 247.34 and 91.89 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 247.34 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/247.34 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 247.34 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 22,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728.07/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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