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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 175.24 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 175.24 and 71.72 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 175.24 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/175.24 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 175.24 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 12,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,568.21/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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