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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 190.02 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 190.02 and 90.16 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 190.02 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/190.02 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 190.02 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 17,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.75/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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