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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 191.68 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 191.68 and 59.35 is: 88.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 191.68 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/191.68 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 191.68 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 11,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,376.21/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.95

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