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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.50 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.50 and 90.27 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.50 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.50 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.50 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 15,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842.39/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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