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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.47, 175.85 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.47, 175.85 and 90.65 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.47 : 175.85 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.47/175.85 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.47x = 175.85 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.47x = 15,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940.80/127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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