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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 175.98 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 175.98 and 90.75 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 175.98 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/175.98 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 175.98 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 15,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970.19/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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