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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 227.12 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 227.12 and 90.89 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 227.12 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/227.12 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 227.12 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 20,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641.35/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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