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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 176.56 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 176.56 and 78.81 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 176.56 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/176.56 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 176.56 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 13,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,914.30/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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