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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.07, 190.33 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.07, 190.33 and 58.65 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.07 : 190.33 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.07/190.33 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.07x = 190.33 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.07x = 11,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,162.53/127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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