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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 160.74 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 160.74 and 90.44 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 160.74 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/160.74 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 160.74 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 14,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537.33/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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