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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.23, 190.71 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.23, 190.71 and 86.67 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.23 : 190.71 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.23/190.71 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.23x = 190.71 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.23x = 16,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528.84/127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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