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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 176.60 and 83.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 176.60 and 83.67 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 176.60 = 83.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/176.60 = 83.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 176.60 × 83.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 14,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775.20/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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