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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 175.94 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 175.94 and 124.23 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 175.94 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/175.94 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 175.94 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 21,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856.41/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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