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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.37, 188.97 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.37, 188.97 and 90.19 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.37 : 188.97 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.37/188.97 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.37x = 188.97 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.37x = 17,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043.20/126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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