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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 175.95 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 175.95 and 78.39 is: 108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 175.95 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/175.95 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 175.95 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 13,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,792.72/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.15

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