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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 191.82 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 191.82 and 59.42 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 191.82 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/191.82 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 191.82 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 11,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,397.94/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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