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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 175.53 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 175.53 and 77.45 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 175.53 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/175.53 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 175.53 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 13,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593.92/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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