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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 160.88 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 160.88 and 90.25 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 160.88 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/160.88 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 160.88 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 14,519.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519.42/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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