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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.47 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.47 and 108.78 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.47 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.47 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.47 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 19,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087.63/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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