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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 175.12 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 175.12 and 122.30 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 175.12 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/175.12 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 175.12 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 21,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417.18/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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