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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 159.38 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 159.38 and 90.98 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 159.38 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/159.38 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 159.38 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 14,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499.14/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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