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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 175.81 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 175.81 and 90.62 is: 124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 175.81 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/175.81 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 175.81 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 15,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931.90/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.98

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