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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.87, 176.47 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.87, 176.47 and 72.62 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.87 : 176.47 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.87/176.47 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.87x = 176.47 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.87x = 12,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,814.85/127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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