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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.60, 191.04 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.60, 191.04 and 86.80 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.60 : 191.04 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.60/191.04 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.60x = 191.04 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.60x = 16,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582.27/127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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