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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.32 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.32 and 122.76 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.32 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.32 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.32 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 21,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,522.28/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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