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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.69, 176.16 and 83.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.69, 176.16 and 83.95 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.69 : 176.16 = 83.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.69/176.16 = 83.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.69x = 176.16 × 83.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.69x = 14,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787.75/127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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