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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 227.15 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 227.15 and 90.90 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 227.15 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/227.15 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 227.15 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 20,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647.48/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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