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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.69, 191.58 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.69, 191.58 and 87.01 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.69 : 191.58 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.69/191.58 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.69x = 191.58 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.69x = 16,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.38/127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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