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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.84 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.84 and 87.42 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.84 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.84 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.84 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 16,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,770.65/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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