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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.73, 176.23 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.73, 176.23 and 72.43 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.73 : 176.23 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.73/176.23 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.73x = 176.23 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.73x = 12,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,763.99/127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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