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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 176.34 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 176.34 and 90.94 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 176.34 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/176.34 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 176.34 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 16,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036.36/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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