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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.60, 175.99 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.60, 175.99 and 83.86 is: 115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.60 : 175.99 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.60/175.99 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.60x = 175.99 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.60x = 14,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,757.87/127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.66

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