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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 189.78 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 189.78 and 90.21 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 189.78 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/189.78 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 189.78 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 17,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120.05/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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