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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 190.79 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 190.79 and 88.96 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 190.79 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/190.79 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 190.79 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 16,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,972.68/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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