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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 175.46 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 175.46 and 90.46 is: 124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 175.46 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/175.46 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 175.46 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 15,872.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,872.11/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.62

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