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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 160.48 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 160.48 and 90.16 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 160.48 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/160.48 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 160.48 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 14,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468.88/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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