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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.02, 175.27 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.02, 175.27 and 71.75 is: 99.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.02 : 175.27 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.02/175.27 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.02x = 175.27 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.02x = 12,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575.62/127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.01

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