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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 191.39 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 191.39 and 87.03 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 191.39 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/191.39 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 191.39 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 16,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,656.24/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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