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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 175.98 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 175.98 and 72.27 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 175.98 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/175.98 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 175.98 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 12,718.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718.07/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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