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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 176.04 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 176.04 and 117.95 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 176.04 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/176.04 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 176.04 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 20,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763.04/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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