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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 175.35 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 175.35 and 117.67 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 175.35 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/175.35 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 175.35 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 20,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,633.43/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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