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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 176.10 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 176.10 and 90.84 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 176.10 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/176.10 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 176.10 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 15,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996.92/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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