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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 176.01 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 176.01 and 78.39 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 176.01 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/176.01 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 176.01 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 13,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797.42/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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