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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 175.53 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 175.53 and 83.62 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 175.53 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/175.53 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 175.53 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 14,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,677.82/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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