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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 175.40 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 175.40 and 71.84 is: 99.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 175.40 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/175.40 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 175.40 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 12,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600.74/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.15

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