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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.86, 169.50 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.86, 169.50 and 90.19 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.86 : 169.50 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.86/169.50 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.86x = 169.50 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.86x = 15,287.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287.21/122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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