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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 158.69 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 158.69 and 90.52 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 158.69 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/158.69 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 158.69 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 14,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364.62/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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