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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.21, 175.57 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.21, 175.57 and 77.43 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.21 : 175.57 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.21/175.57 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.21x = 175.57 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.21x = 13,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594.39/127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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