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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 169.47 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 169.47 and 90.23 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 169.47 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/169.47 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 169.47 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 15,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.43/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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