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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.41 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.41 and 90.38 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.41 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.41 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.41 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 20,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,462.94/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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