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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 158.70 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 158.70 and 90.61 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 158.70 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/158.70 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 158.70 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 14,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379.81/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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