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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 176.27 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 176.27 and 123.35 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 176.27 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/176.27 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 176.27 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 21,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741.41/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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