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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.65, 227.19 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.65, 227.19 and 90.96 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.65 : 227.19 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.65/227.19 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.65x = 227.19 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.65x = 20,665.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665.20/164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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