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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 190.81 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 190.81 and 88.92 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 190.81 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/190.81 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 190.81 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 16,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966.83/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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