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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 176.04 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 176.04 and 88.62 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 176.04 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/176.04 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 176.04 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 15,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600.66/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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