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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.45, 160.46 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.45, 160.46 and 90.22 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.45 : 160.46 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.45/160.46 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.45x = 160.46 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.45x = 14,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475.85/116.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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