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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 175.97 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 175.97 and 78.41 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 175.97 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/175.97 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 175.97 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 13,797.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797.81/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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