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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 226.53 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 226.53 and 90.48 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 226.53 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/226.53 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 226.53 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 20,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,496.43/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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