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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.54, 227.05 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.54, 227.05 and 90.86 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.54 : 227.05 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.54/227.05 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.54x = 227.05 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.54x = 20,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,628.40/164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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