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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.31, 175.64 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.31, 175.64 and 90.45 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.31 : 175.64 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.31/175.64 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.31x = 175.64 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.31x = 15,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886.19/127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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