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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 191.97 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 191.97 and 59.51 is: 89.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 191.97 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/191.97 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 191.97 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 11,424.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,424.61/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.29

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