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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 175.80 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 175.80 and 83.70 is: 115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 175.80 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/175.80 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 175.80 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 14,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714.46/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.46

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