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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 159.93 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 159.93 and 90.18 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 159.93 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/159.93 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 159.93 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 14,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,422.49/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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