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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 175.93 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 175.93 and 83.27 is: 114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 175.93 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/175.93 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 175.93 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 14,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649.69/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.84

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