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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.43, 159.14 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.43, 159.14 and 90.77 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.43 : 159.14 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.43/159.14 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.43x = 159.14 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.43x = 14,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,444.57/115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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