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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.23, 175.34 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.23, 175.34 and 88.35 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.23 : 175.34 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.23/175.34 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.23x = 175.34 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.23x = 15,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,490.85/127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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