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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.79, 176.51 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.79, 176.51 and 88.46 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.79 : 176.51 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.79/176.51 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.79x = 176.51 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.79x = 15,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612.75/127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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