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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 219.36 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 219.36 and 126.46 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 219.36 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/219.36 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 219.36 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 27,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740.27/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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