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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 158.94 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 158.94 and 90.76 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 158.94 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/158.94 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 158.94 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 14,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425.39/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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