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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.99, 176.62 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.99, 176.62 and 72.73 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.99 : 176.62 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.99/176.62 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.99x = 176.62 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.99x = 12,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845.57/127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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