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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 160.17 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 160.17 and 90.26 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 160.17 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/160.17 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 160.17 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 14,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456.94/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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