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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.43 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.43 and 90.40 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.43 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.43 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.43 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 20,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467.69/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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