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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.46 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.46 and 87.16 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.46 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.46 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.46 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 16,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687.65/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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