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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.23, 175.49 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.23, 175.49 and 90.32 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.23 : 175.49 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.23/175.49 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.23x = 175.49 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.23x = 15,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850.03/127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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