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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 190.81 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 190.81 and 83.96 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 190.81 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/190.81 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 190.81 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 16,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019.03/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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