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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 190.73 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 190.73 and 90.76 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 190.73 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/190.73 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 190.73 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 17,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309.70/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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