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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 176.13 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 176.13 and 83.33 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 176.13 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/176.13 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 176.13 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 14,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676.93/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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