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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 191 and 58.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 191 and 58.89 is: 88.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 191 = 58.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/191 = 58.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 191 × 58.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 11,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,247.99/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.31

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