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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 191.39 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 191.39 and 82.07 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 191.39 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/191.39 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 191.39 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 15,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706.01/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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