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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 176.19 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 176.19 and 117.20 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 176.19 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/176.19 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 176.19 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 20,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,648.59/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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