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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.36 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.36 and 88.44 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.36 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.36 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.36 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 16,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,835.44/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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