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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 191.73 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 191.73 and 82.48 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 191.73 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/191.73 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 191.73 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 15,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,813.89/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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