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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 191.61 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 191.61 and 87.14 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 191.61 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/191.61 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 191.61 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 16,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,696.90/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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