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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 176.02 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 176.02 and 78.45 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 176.02 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/176.02 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 176.02 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 13,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808.77/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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