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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 175.30 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 175.30 and 83.50 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 175.30 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/175.30 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 175.30 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 14,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,637.55/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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