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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 175.30 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 175.30 and 90.25 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 175.30 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/175.30 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 175.30 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 15,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.83/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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