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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 227.23 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 227.23 and 90.98 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 227.23 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/227.23 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 227.23 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 20,672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672.87/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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