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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 157.95 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 157.95 and 90.05 is: 124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 157.95 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/157.95 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 157.95 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 14,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222.61/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.09

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