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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 189.92 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 189.92 and 90.34 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 189.92 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/189.92 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 189.92 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 17,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,155.97/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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