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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 175.90 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 175.90 and 83.32 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 175.90 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/175.90 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 175.90 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 14,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655.99/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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