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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 161 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 161 and 90.41 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 161 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/161 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 161 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 14,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,556.01/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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