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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 176.45 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 176.45 and 90.65 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 176.45 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/176.45 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 176.45 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 15,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995.18/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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