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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.44 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.44 and 90.13 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.44 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.44 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.44 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 20,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.37/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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