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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 191.72 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 191.72 and 87.44 is: 131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 191.72 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/191.72 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 191.72 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 16,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,764.00/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.11

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