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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 191.16 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 191.16 and 86.87 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 191.16 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/191.16 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 191.16 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 16,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,605.11/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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