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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 176.37 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 176.37 and 81.26 is: 112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 176.37 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/176.37 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 176.37 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 14,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,330.94/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.11

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