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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 158.34 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 158.34 and 90.28 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 158.34 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/158.34 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 158.34 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 14,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,294.94/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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