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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.08 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.08 and 90.54 is: 124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.08 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.08 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.08 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 14,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583.96/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.91

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