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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 191.46 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 191.46 and 59.16 is: 88.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 191.46 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/191.46 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 191.46 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 11,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,326.77/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.77

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