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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.02, 190.36 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.02, 190.36 and 58.47 is: 87.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.02 : 190.36 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.02/190.36 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.02x = 190.36 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.02x = 11,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130.35/127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.63

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