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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.68 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.68 and 83.82 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.68 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.68 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.68 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 15,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982.80/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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