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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.96, 189.96 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.96, 189.96 and 90.76 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.96 : 189.96 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.96/189.96 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.96x = 189.96 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.96x = 17,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240.77/126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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