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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.51, 163.48 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.51, 163.48 and 90.84 is: 125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.51 : 163.48 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.51/163.48 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.51x = 163.48 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.51x = 14,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850.52/118.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.31

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