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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.97, 176.66 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.97, 176.66 and 78.87 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.97 : 176.66 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.97/176.66 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.97x = 176.66 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.97x = 13,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932.78/127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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