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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.26 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.26 and 86.41 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.26 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.26 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.26 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 16,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,439.42/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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