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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 176.45 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 176.45 and 90.64 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 176.45 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/176.45 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 176.45 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 15,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993.69/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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