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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 174.86 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 174.86 and 90.01 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 174.86 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/174.86 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 174.86 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 15,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739.25/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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