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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 189.92 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 189.92 and 90.72 is: 135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 189.92 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/189.92 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 189.92 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 17,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229.54/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.97

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