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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 175.32 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 175.32 and 77.93 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 175.32 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/175.32 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 175.32 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 13,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,662.69/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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