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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 173.97 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 173.97 and 123.42 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 173.97 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/173.97 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 173.97 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 21,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,471.38/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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