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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 175.38 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 175.38 and 77.96 is: 107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 175.38 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/175.38 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 175.38 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 13,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,672.62/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.59

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