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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 190.10 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 190.10 and 90.26 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 190.10 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/190.10 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 190.10 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 17,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158.43/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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