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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 175.17 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 175.17 and 77.77 is: 107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 175.17 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/175.17 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 175.17 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 13,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,622.97/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.34

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