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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 175.79 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 175.79 and 72.13 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 175.79 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/175.79 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 175.79 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 12,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,678.49/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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