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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 189.60 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 189.60 and 90.36 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 189.60 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/189.60 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 189.60 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 17,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132.26/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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