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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 175.42 and 82.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 175.42 and 82.90 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 175.42 = 82.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/175.42 = 82.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 175.42 × 82.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 14,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,542.32/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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