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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 190.76 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 190.76 and 90.68 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 190.76 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/190.76 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 190.76 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 17,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298.12/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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