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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.44, 189.74 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.44, 189.74 and 90.44 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.44 : 189.74 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.44/189.74 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.44x = 189.74 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.44x = 17,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,160.09/126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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