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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 189.96 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 189.96 and 90.64 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 189.96 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/189.96 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 189.96 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 17,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217.97/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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