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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 175.46 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 175.46 and 88.34 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 175.46 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/175.46 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 175.46 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 15,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498.82/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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