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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.61, 160.71 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.61, 160.71 and 90.48 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.61 : 160.71 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.61/160.71 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.61x = 160.71 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.61x = 14,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541.04/116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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