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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 161.14 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 161.14 and 90.75 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 161.14 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/161.14 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 161.14 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 14,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,623.62/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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