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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 175.57 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 175.57 and 83.53 is: 115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 175.57 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/175.57 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 175.57 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 14,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.37/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.23

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