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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.49, 189.54 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.49, 189.54 and 90.46 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.49 : 189.54 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.49/189.54 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.49x = 189.54 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.49x = 17,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.79/126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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