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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 176.54 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 176.54 and 91.07 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 176.54 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/176.54 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 176.54 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 16,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077.50/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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