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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.26, 163.13 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.26, 163.13 and 90.54 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.26 : 163.13 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.26/163.13 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.26x = 163.13 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.26x = 14,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769.34/118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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