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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 176.07 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 176.07 and 88.66 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 176.07 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/176.07 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 176.07 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 15,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,610.37/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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