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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 161.22 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 161.22 and 90.57 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 161.22 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/161.22 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 161.22 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 14,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601.70/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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