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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 176 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 176 and 124.60 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 176 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/176 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 176 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 21,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,929.60/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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