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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 160.14 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 160.14 and 90.60 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 160.14 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/160.14 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 160.14 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 14,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,508.68/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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