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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 176.29 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 176.29 and 81.15 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 176.29 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/176.29 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 176.29 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 14,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,305.93/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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