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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 191.82 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 191.82 and 87.08 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 191.82 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/191.82 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 191.82 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 16,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702.56/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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