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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 175.68 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 175.68 and 90.45 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 175.68 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/175.68 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 175.68 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 15,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,890.26/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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