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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.07, 175.20 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.07, 175.20 and 83.33 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.07 : 175.20 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.07/175.20 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.07x = 175.20 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.07x = 14,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599.42/127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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