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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 175.80 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 175.80 and 88.60 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 175.80 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/175.80 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 175.80 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 15,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575.88/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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