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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 190.93 and 58.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 190.93 and 58.89 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 190.93 = 58.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/190.93 = 58.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 190.93 × 58.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 11,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243.00/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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