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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 175.89 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 175.89 and 90.23 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 175.89 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/175.89 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 175.89 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 15,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870.34/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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