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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.29, 226.71 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.29, 226.71 and 90.60 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.29 : 226.71 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.29/226.71 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.29x = 226.71 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.29x = 20,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540.44/164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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