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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.49 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.49 and 88.58 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.49 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.49 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.49 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 15,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633.48/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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