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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 175.64 and 78.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 175.64 and 78.17 is: 107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 175.64 = 78.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/175.64 = 78.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 175.64 × 78.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 13,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,728.51/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.95

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