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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 158.68 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 158.68 and 90.49 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 158.68 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/158.68 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 158.68 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 14,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358.95/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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