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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.20 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.20 and 124.08 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.20 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.20 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.20 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 27,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198.34/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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