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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 175.62 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 175.62 and 116.93 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 175.62 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/175.62 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 175.62 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 20,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.37/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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