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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 175.67 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 175.67 and 83.69 is: 115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 175.67 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/175.67 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 175.67 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 14,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701.40/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.42

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