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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.66 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.66 and 86.48 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.66 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.66 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.66 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 16,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,488.28/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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