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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 175.59 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 175.59 and 88.38 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 175.59 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/175.59 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 175.59 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 15,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518.64/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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