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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.47 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.47 and 116.87 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.47 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.47 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.47 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 20,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506.30/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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