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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.92 and 58.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.92 and 58.78 is: 88.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.92 = 58.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.92 = 58.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.92 × 58.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 11,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222.41/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.17

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