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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.01, 175.19 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.01, 175.19 and 90.21 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.01 : 175.19 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.01/175.19 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.01x = 175.19 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.01x = 15,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804.35/127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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