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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 159.03 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 159.03 and 90.68 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 159.03 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/159.03 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 159.03 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 14,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420.05/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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