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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 175.03 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 175.03 and 90.05 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 175.03 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/175.03 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 175.03 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 15,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,761.00/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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