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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.61 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.61 and 90.52 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.61 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.61 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.61 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 20,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.80/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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