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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 175.37 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 175.37 and 71.84 is: 99.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 175.37 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/175.37 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 175.37 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 12,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,598.58/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.12

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