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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 176.02 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 176.02 and 88.22 is: 121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 176.02 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/176.02 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 176.02 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 15,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529.20/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.69

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