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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.40 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.40 and 124.22 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.40 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.40 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.40 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 21,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,788.19/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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