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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 226.14 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 226.14 and 90.18 is: 124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 226.14 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/226.14 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 226.14 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 20,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,392.97/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.45

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