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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.48 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.48 and 83.55 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.48 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.48 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.48 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 14,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,661.58/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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