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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 175.89 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 175.89 and 72.19 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 175.89 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/175.89 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 175.89 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 12,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697.50/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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