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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 176.09 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 176.09 and 83.45 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 176.09 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/176.09 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 176.09 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 14,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,693.41/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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