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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 159.76 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 159.76 and 91.24 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 159.76 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/159.76 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 159.76 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 14,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,576.22/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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