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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 191.09 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 191.09 and 58.91 is: 88.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 191.09 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/191.09 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 191.09 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 11,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256.30/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.39

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