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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.31, 226.74 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.31, 226.74 and 90.63 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.31 : 226.74 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.31/226.74 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.31x = 226.74 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.31x = 20,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,549.98/164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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