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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.27, 189.45 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.27, 189.45 and 90.27 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.27 : 189.45 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.27/189.45 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.27x = 189.45 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.27x = 17,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101.65/126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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