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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 174.74 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 174.74 and 123.91 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 174.74 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/174.74 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 174.74 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 21,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,652.03/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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