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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 161.40 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 161.40 and 90.67 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 161.40 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/161.40 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 161.40 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 14,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634.38/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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