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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 190.58 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 190.58 and 86.40 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 190.58 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/190.58 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 190.58 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 16,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,465.68/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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