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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 191.94 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 191.94 and 59.50 is: 89.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 191.94 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/191.94 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 191.94 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 11,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,420.43/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.27

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