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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 169.57 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 169.57 and 90.09 is: 124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 169.57 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/169.57 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 169.57 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 15,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276.56/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.29

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