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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 175.70 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 175.70 and 90.27 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 175.70 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/175.70 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 175.70 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 15,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,860.66/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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