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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 190.94 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 190.94 and 58.95 is: 88.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 190.94 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/190.94 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 190.94 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 11,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254.97/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.36

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