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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.28 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.28 and 116.84 is: 161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.28 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.28 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.28 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 20,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596.56/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.21

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