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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.69 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.69 and 83.08 is: 114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.69 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.69 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.69 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 14,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596.33/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.62

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