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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.18, 166.82 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.18, 166.82 and 90 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.18 : 166.82 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.18/166.82 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.18x = 166.82 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.18x = 15,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013.80/121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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