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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.20 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.20 and 90.29 is: 135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.20 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.20 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.20 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 17,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083.57/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.22

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