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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 175.96 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 175.96 and 72.26 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 175.96 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/175.96 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 175.96 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 12,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.40/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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