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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 176.97 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 176.97 and 115.46 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 176.97 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/176.97 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 176.97 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 20,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432.07/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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