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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 191.57 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 191.57 and 86.93 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 191.57 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/191.57 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 191.57 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 16,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651.79/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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