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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 175.54 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 175.54 and 71.94 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 175.54 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/175.54 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 175.54 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 12,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,628.35/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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