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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 175.98 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 175.98 and 78.42 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 175.98 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/175.98 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 175.98 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 13,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800.35/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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