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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 190.91 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 190.91 and 90.96 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 190.91 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/190.91 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 190.91 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 17,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365.40/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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