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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 190.99 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 190.99 and 88.87 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 190.99 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/190.99 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 190.99 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 16,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,973.28/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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