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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.97, 176.51 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.97, 176.51 and 83.74 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.97 : 176.51 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.97/176.51 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.97x = 176.51 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.97x = 14,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781.36/127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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