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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.99, 127.03 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.99, 127.03 and 59.30 is: 81.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.99 : 127.03 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.99/127.03 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.99x = 127.03 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.99x = 7,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533.03/91.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.89

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