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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 191.50 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 191.50 and 87.44 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 191.50 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/191.50 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 191.50 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 16,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,743.58/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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