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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.55, 227.09 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.55, 227.09 and 90.88 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.55 : 227.09 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.55/227.09 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.55x = 227.09 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.55x = 20,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637.60/164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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