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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 175.42 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 175.42 and 88.44 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 175.42 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/175.42 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 175.42 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 15,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514.14/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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