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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 190.91 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 190.91 and 90.73 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 190.91 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/190.91 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 190.91 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 17,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321.26/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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