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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 191.12 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 191.12 and 86.85 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 191.12 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/191.12 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 191.12 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 16,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598.77/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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