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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 175.79 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 175.79 and 72.12 is: 99.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 175.79 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/175.79 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 175.79 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 12,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,677.97/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.53

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