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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.23 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.23 and 77.82 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.23 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.23 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.23 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 13,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,635.52/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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