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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 161.41 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 161.41 and 90.76 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 161.41 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/161.41 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 161.41 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 14,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649.57/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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