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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.70 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.70 and 72.08 is: 99.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.70 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.70 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.70 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 12,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664.46/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.45

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