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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 169.58 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 169.58 and 90.16 is: 124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 169.58 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/169.58 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 169.58 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 15,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289.33/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.36

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