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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 176.52 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 176.52 and 78.80 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 176.52 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/176.52 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 176.52 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 13,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,908.89/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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