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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 190.46 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 190.46 and 58.66 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 190.46 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/190.46 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 190.46 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 11,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172.38/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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