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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 175.44 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 175.44 and 88.32 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 175.44 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/175.44 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 175.44 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 15,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494.86/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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