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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 158.79 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 158.79 and 90.57 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 158.79 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/158.79 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 158.79 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 14,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381.61/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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