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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 176.27 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 176.27 and 90.95 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 176.27 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/176.27 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 176.27 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 16,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,030.42/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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