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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 191.06 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 191.06 and 86.70 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 191.06 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/191.06 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 191.06 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 16,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564.16/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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