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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.32 and 59.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.32 and 59.09 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.32 = 59.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.32 = 59.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.32 × 59.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 11,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,305.10/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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