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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 191.64 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 191.64 and 87.24 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 191.64 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/191.64 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 191.64 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 16,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,718.67/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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