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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.31 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.31 and 122.44 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.31 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.31 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.31 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 21,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464.96/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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