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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 176.08 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 176.08 and 90.75 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 176.08 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/176.08 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 176.08 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 15,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978.81/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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