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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 161.25 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 161.25 and 90.96 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 161.25 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/161.25 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 161.25 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 14,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667.30/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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