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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 175.82 and 77.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 175.82 and 77.62 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 175.82 = 77.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/175.82 = 77.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 175.82 × 77.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 13,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,647.15/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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