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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.38 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.38 and 89.35 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.38 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.38 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.38 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 20,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227.02/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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