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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 175.97 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 175.97 and 83.22 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 175.97 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/175.97 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 175.97 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 14,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643.81/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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