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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.30 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.30 and 88.40 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.30 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.30 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.30 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 16,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822.52/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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