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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.71, 176.27 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.71, 176.27 and 88.88 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.71 : 176.27 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.71/176.27 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.71x = 176.27 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.71x = 15,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665.55/127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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