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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 175.67 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 175.67 and 123.13 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 175.67 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/175.67 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 175.67 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 21,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,630.25/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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