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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 176.41 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 176.41 and 72.58 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 176.41 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/176.41 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 176.41 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 12,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803.84/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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