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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 158.81 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 158.81 and 90.54 is: 124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 158.81 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/158.81 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 158.81 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 14,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378.20/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.91

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