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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 191.68 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 191.68 and 59.38 is: 89.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 191.68 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/191.68 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 191.68 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 11,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,381.81/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.04

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