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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.35 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.35 and 90.19 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.35 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.35 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.35 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 17,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077.48/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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