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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.13, 190.39 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.13, 190.39 and 90.48 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.13 : 190.39 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.13/190.39 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.13x = 190.39 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.13x = 17,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226.49/127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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