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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.86, 183.56 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.86, 183.56 and 90 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.86 : 183.56 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.86/183.56 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.86x = 183.56 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.86x = 16,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,519.95/121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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