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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 175.54 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 175.54 and 88.51 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 175.54 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/175.54 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 175.54 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 15,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535.73/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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