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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.44 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.44 and 71.84 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.44 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.44 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.44 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 12,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603.43/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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