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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 159.04 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 159.04 and 90.58 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 159.04 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/159.04 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 159.04 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 14,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405.84/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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