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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 227.13 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 227.13 and 90.90 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 227.13 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/227.13 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 227.13 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 20,645.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645.39/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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