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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.36 and 87.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.36 and 87.21 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.36 = 87.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.36 = 87.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.36 × 87.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 16,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688.72/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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