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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 175.02 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 175.02 and 90.04 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 175.02 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/175.02 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 175.02 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 15,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758.80/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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