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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 190.86 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 190.86 and 58.84 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 190.86 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/190.86 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 190.86 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 11,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229.49/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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