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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 176.70 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 176.70 and 122.70 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 176.70 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/176.70 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 176.70 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 21,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681.09/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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