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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 161.01 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 161.01 and 90.90 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 161.01 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/161.01 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 161.01 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 14,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635.81/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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