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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.48 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.48 and 71.92 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.48 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.48 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.48 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 12,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620.52/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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