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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 182.72 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 182.72 and 90.08 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 182.72 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/182.72 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 182.72 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 16,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459.42/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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