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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 175.23 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 175.23 and 90.18 is: 124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 175.23 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/175.23 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 175.23 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 15,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.24/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.39

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