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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.01, 190.49 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.01, 190.49 and 58.50 is: 87.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.01 : 190.49 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.01/190.49 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.01x = 190.49 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.01x = 11,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,143.37/127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.74

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