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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.21, 190.62 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.21, 190.62 and 88.77 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.21 : 190.62 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.21/190.62 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.21x = 190.62 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.21x = 16,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921.34/127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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