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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.28 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.28 and 71.76 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.28 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.28 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.28 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 12,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578.27/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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