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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 182.96 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 182.96 and 90.48 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 182.96 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/182.96 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 182.96 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 16,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554.22/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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