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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.30 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.30 and 90.31 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.30 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.30 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.30 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 15,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830.47/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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