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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 134.61 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 134.61 and 84.74 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 134.61 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/134.61 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 134.61 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 11,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,407.19/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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