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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 218.97 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 218.97 and 124.20 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 218.97 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/218.97 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 218.97 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 27,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196.07/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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