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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 189.54 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 189.54 and 89.76 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 189.54 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/189.54 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 189.54 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 17,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.76/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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