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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 175.94 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 175.94 and 75.75 is: 104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 175.94 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/175.94 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 175.94 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 13,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,327.08/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.50

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