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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 226.57 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 226.57 and 90.50 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 226.57 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/226.57 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 226.57 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 20,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503.45/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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