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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 191.79 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 191.79 and 82.13 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 191.79 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/191.79 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 191.79 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 15,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751.71/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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