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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 176.15 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 176.15 and 72.40 is: 99.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 176.15 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/176.15 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 176.15 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 12,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.26/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.91

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