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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 191.58 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 191.58 and 87.24 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 191.58 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/191.58 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 191.58 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 16,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713.44/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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