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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 174.96 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 174.96 and 90.06 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 174.96 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/174.96 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 174.96 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 15,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756.90/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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