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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 190.94 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 190.94 and 87.07 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 190.94 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/190.94 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 190.94 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 16,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625.15/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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