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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 191 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 191 and 88.88 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 191 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/191 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 191 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 16,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,976.08/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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