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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 190.76 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 190.76 and 58.68 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 190.76 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/190.76 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 190.76 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 11,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193.80/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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