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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.79, 176.33 and 72.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.79, 176.33 and 72.53 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.79 : 176.33 = 72.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.79/176.33 = 72.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.79x = 176.33 × 72.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.79x = 12,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,789.21/127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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