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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.97 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.97 and 59.64 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.97 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.97 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.97 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 11,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,448.37/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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