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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 183.12 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 183.12 and 90.40 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 183.12 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/183.12 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 183.12 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 16,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554.05/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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