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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.74 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.74 and 72.09 is: 99.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.74 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.74 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.74 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 12,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668.74/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.48

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