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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 176.66 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 176.66 and 116.25 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 176.66 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/176.66 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 176.66 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 20,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536.73/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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