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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.11, 226.46 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.11, 226.46 and 90.42 is: 124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.11 : 226.46 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.11/226.46 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.11x = 226.46 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.11x = 20,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476.51/164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.77

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