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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 219.06 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 219.06 and 126.27 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 219.06 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/219.06 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 219.06 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 27,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660.71/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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