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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 190.98 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 190.98 and 88.98 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 190.98 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/190.98 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 190.98 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 16,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993.40/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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