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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 175.67 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 175.67 and 122.97 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 175.67 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/175.67 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 175.67 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 21,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601.53/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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