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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 158.49 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 158.49 and 90.24 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 158.49 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/158.49 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 158.49 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 14,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302.14/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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