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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.70, 175.97 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.70, 175.97 and 90.83 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.70 : 175.97 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.70/175.97 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.70x = 175.97 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.70x = 15,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982.70/127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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