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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 175.62 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 175.62 and 83.56 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 175.62 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/175.62 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 175.62 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 14,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674.81/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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