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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.51, 227.02 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.51, 227.02 and 90.82 is: 125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.51 : 227.02 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.51/227.02 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.51x = 227.02 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.51x = 20,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617.96/164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.33

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