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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 226.83 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 226.83 and 89.69 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 226.83 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/226.83 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 226.83 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 20,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343.82/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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