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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 174.98 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 174.98 and 122.22 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 174.98 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/174.98 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 174.98 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 21,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,386.06/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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