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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 190.65 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 190.65 and 58.62 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 190.65 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/190.65 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 190.65 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 11,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,176.84/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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