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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.44 and 78.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.44 and 78.04 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.44 = 78.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.44 = 78.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.44 × 78.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 13,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,691.34/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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