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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.80, 183.84 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.80, 183.84 and 90.88 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.80 : 183.84 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.80/183.84 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.80x = 183.84 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.80x = 16,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707.38/122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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