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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 176.26 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 176.26 and 69.50 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 176.26 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/176.26 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 176.26 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 12,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,250.57/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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