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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 176.10 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 176.10 and 88.80 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 176.10 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/176.10 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 176.10 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 15,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637.68/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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