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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 175.44 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 175.44 and 90.36 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 175.44 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/175.44 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 175.44 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 15,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853.33/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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