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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 175.97 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 175.97 and 78.38 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 175.97 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/175.97 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 175.97 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 13,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,791.84/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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