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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 191.32 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 191.32 and 59.13 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 191.32 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/191.32 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 191.32 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 11,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,312.75/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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