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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 226.62 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 226.62 and 89.53 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 226.62 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/226.62 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 226.62 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 20,289.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289.29/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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