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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.32 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.32 and 72.52 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.32 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.32 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.32 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 12,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786.24/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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