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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 175.42 and 78.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 175.42 and 78.01 is: 107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 175.42 = 78.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/175.42 = 78.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 175.42 × 78.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 13,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,683.25/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.66

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