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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 175.36 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 175.36 and 78 is: 107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 175.36 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/175.36 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 175.36 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 13,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,678.08/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.67

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