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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 175.88 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 175.88 and 83.87 is: 115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 175.88 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/175.88 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 175.88 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 14,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,750.64/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.84

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