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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 158.98 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 158.98 and 90.67 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 158.98 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/158.98 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 158.98 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 14,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414.18/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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