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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 160.50 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 160.50 and 90.46 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 160.50 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/160.50 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 160.50 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 14,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,518.83/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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