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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 175.59 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 175.59 and 78.12 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 175.59 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/175.59 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 175.59 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 13,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,717.09/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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