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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 190.73 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 190.73 and 83.99 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 190.73 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/190.73 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 190.73 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 16,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020.10/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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