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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 191.69 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 191.69 and 59.28 is: 88.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 191.69 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/191.69 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 191.69 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 11,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,363.38/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.96

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