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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.73, 176.27 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.73, 176.27 and 72.46 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.73 : 176.27 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.73/176.27 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.73x = 176.27 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.73x = 12,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772.52/127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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