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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 183.87 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 183.87 and 90.90 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 183.87 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/183.87 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 183.87 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 16,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713.78/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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