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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 169.43 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 169.43 and 90.18 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 169.43 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/169.43 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 169.43 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 15,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278.75/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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