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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 158.99 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 158.99 and 90.41 is: 124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 158.99 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/158.99 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 158.99 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 14,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374.51/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.62

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