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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 191.24 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 191.24 and 86.82 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 191.24 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/191.24 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 191.24 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 16,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603.02/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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