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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.47, 175.93 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.47, 175.93 and 102.83 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.47 : 175.93 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.47/175.93 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.47x = 175.93 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.47x = 18,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091.06/127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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