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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 175.90 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 175.90 and 88.21 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 175.90 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/175.90 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 175.90 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 15,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,516.14/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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