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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.36 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.36 and 88.51 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.36 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.36 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.36 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 16,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936.57/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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