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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 175.99 and 78.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 175.99 and 78.43 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 175.99 = 78.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/175.99 = 78.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 175.99 × 78.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 13,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802.50/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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