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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 191.75 and 51.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 191.75 and 51.83 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 191.75 = 51.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/191.75 = 51.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 191.75 × 51.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 9,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,938.14/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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