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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.40 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.40 and 90.37 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.40 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.40 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.40 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 20,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,459.77/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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