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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 183.90 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 183.90 and 90.24 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 183.90 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/183.90 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 183.90 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 16,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595.14/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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