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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.25, 190.65 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.25, 190.65 and 58.67 is: 87.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.25 : 190.65 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.25/190.65 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.25x = 190.65 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.25x = 11,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185.44/127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.90

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