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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 175.65 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 175.65 and 90.52 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 175.65 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/175.65 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 175.65 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 15,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899.06/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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