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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.48, 189.51 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.48, 189.51 and 89.74 is: 134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.48 : 189.51 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.48/189.51 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.48x = 189.51 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.48x = 17,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006.15/126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.46

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