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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.60 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.60 and 72.70 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.60 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.60 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.60 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 12,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,838.46/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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