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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 175.72 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 175.72 and 90.48 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 175.72 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/175.72 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 175.72 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 15,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898.27/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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