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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 226.78 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 226.78 and 90.66 is: 125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 226.78 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/226.78 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 226.78 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 20,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,559.87/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.11

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