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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 176.04 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 176.04 and 78.44 is: 108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 176.04 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/176.04 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 176.04 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 13,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808.58/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.23

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