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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 175.42 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 175.42 and 83.59 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 175.42 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/175.42 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 175.42 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 14,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,662.71/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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