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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 175.19 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 175.19 and 89.62 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 175.19 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/175.19 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 175.19 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 15,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700.53/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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