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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.56 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.56 and 88.48 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.56 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.56 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.56 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 15,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533.55/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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