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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 189.54 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 189.54 and 90.59 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 189.54 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/189.54 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 189.54 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 17,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,169.48/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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