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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 176.47 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 176.47 and 124.54 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 176.47 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/176.47 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 176.47 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 21,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,977.57/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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