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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 175.60 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 175.60 and 83.61 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 175.60 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/175.60 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 175.60 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 14,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682.21/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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