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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 228.97 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 228.97 and 91.24 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 228.97 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/228.97 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 228.97 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 20,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891.22/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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