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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 190.67 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 190.67 and 58.65 is: 87.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 190.67 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/190.67 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 190.67 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 11,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182.80/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.95

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