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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.53, 185.22 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.53, 185.22 and 90.99 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.53 : 185.22 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.53/185.22 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.53x = 185.22 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.53x = 16,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,853.17/123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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