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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.24, 162.93 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.24, 162.93 and 90.61 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.24 : 162.93 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.24/162.93 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.24x = 162.93 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.24x = 14,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763.09/118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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