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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 175.60 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 175.60 and 116.80 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 175.60 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/175.60 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 175.60 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 20,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,509.05/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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