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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.73 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.73 and 72.07 is: 99.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.73 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.73 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.73 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 12,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665.72/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.46

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