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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.42 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.42 and 126.36 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.42 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.42 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.42 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 27,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725.91/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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