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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 175.69 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 175.69 and 83.63 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 175.69 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/175.69 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 175.69 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 14,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692.95/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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