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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 176.52 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 176.52 and 88.61 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 176.52 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/176.52 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 176.52 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 15,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641.44/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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