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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.46, 163.40 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.46, 163.40 and 90.90 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.46 : 163.40 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.46/163.40 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.46x = 163.40 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.46x = 14,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.06/118.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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