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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.62 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.62 and 58.66 is: 87.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.62 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.62 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.62 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 11,181.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,181.29/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.88

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