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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.70, 176.29 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.70, 176.29 and 78.66 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.70 : 176.29 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.70/176.29 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.70x = 176.29 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.70x = 13,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866.97/127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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