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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 226.96 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 226.96 and 90.79 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 226.96 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/226.96 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 226.96 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 20,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605.70/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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