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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.88 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.88 and 90.72 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.88 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.88 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.88 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 20,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582.95/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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