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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.98 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.98 and 58.88 is: 88.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.98 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.98 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.98 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 11,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244.90/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.29

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