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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 190.54 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 190.54 and 90.66 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 190.54 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/190.54 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 190.54 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 17,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274.36/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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