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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 175.15 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 175.15 and 124.49 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 175.15 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/175.15 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 175.15 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 21,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804.42/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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