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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.80, 182.70 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.80, 182.70 and 127.80 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.80 : 182.70 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.80/182.70 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.80x = 182.70 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.80x = 23,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349.06/127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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