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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 176.15 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 176.15 and 90.87 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 176.15 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/176.15 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 176.15 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 16,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006.30/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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