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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 190.93 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 190.93 and 58.83 is: 88.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 190.93 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/190.93 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 190.93 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 11,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231.82/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.22

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