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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.59, 163.74 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.59, 163.74 and 90.91 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.59 : 163.74 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.59/163.74 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.59x = 163.74 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.59x = 14,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885.15/118.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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