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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 175.89 and 78.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 175.89 and 78.37 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 175.89 = 78.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/175.89 = 78.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 175.89 × 78.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 13,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784.50/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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