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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 176.61 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 176.61 and 116.70 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 176.61 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/176.61 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 176.61 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 20,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610.39/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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