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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.21, 162.99 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.21, 162.99 and 90.52 is: 124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.21 : 162.99 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.21/162.99 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.21x = 162.99 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.21x = 14,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753.85/118.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.81

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