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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 175.52 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 175.52 and 78.06 is: 107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 175.52 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/175.52 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 175.52 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 13,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701.09/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.73

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