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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.89 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.89 and 58.79 is: 88.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.89 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.89 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.89 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 11,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222.90/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.20

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