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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.02 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.02 and 124 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.02 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.02 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.02 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 21,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702.48/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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