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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 176.97 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 176.97 and 115.44 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 176.97 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/176.97 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 176.97 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 20,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429.42/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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