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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 174.89 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 174.89 and 90.03 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 174.89 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/174.89 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 174.89 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 15,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744.90/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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