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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 175.70 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 175.70 and 83.68 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 175.70 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/175.70 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 175.70 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 14,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702.35/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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