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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.68 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.68 and 90.50 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.68 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.68 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.68 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 15,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898.16/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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