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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 226.95 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 226.95 and 90.78 is: 125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 226.95 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/226.95 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 226.95 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 20,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,603.71/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.28

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