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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.25, 190.68 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.25, 190.68 and 83.88 is: 125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.25 : 190.68 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.25/190.68 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.25x = 190.68 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.25x = 15,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994.24/127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.69

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