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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.23, 175.58 and 78.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.23, 175.58 and 78.11 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.23 : 175.58 = 78.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.23/175.58 = 78.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.23x = 175.58 × 78.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.23x = 13,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715.19/127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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