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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 175.34 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 175.34 and 123.12 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 175.34 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/175.34 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 175.34 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 21,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587.86/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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