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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 191.04 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 191.04 and 83.77 is: 125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 191.04 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/191.04 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 191.04 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 16,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003.42/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.77

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