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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 175.96 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 175.96 and 72.24 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 175.96 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/175.96 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 175.96 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 12,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,711.35/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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