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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 176.06 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 176.06 and 72.33 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 176.06 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/176.06 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 176.06 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 12,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734.42/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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