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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 175.77 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 175.77 and 83.66 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 175.77 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/175.77 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 175.77 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 14,704.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,704.04/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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