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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 175.64 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 175.64 and 72.01 is: 99.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 175.64 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/175.64 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 175.64 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 12,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,647.84/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.38

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