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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 175.82 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 175.82 and 72.15 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 175.82 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/175.82 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 175.82 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 12,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,684.93/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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