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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.52 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.52 and 90.52 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.52 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.52 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.52 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 15,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888.07/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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