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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 176.51 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 176.51 and 72.65 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 176.51 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/176.51 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 176.51 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 12,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822.57/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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