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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 226.43 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 226.43 and 90.39 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 226.43 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/226.43 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 226.43 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 20,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,466.56/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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