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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 175.38 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 175.38 and 90.25 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 175.38 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/175.38 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 175.38 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 15,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828.05/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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