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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 176.14 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 176.14 and 88.75 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 176.14 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/176.14 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 176.14 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 15,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632.43/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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