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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 175.74 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 175.74 and 90.62 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 175.74 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/175.74 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 175.74 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 15,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925.66/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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