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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.58 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.58 and 59.24 is: 88.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.58 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.58 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.58 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 11,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,349.20/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.83

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