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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 190.28 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 190.28 and 89.99 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 190.28 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/190.28 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 190.28 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 17,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123.30/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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