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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 176.26 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 176.26 and 90.97 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 176.26 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/176.26 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 176.26 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 16,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,033.04/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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