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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.31 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.31 and 83.29 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.31 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.31 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.31 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 14,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601.57/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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