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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 219.40 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 219.40 and 126.32 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 219.40 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/219.40 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 219.40 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 27,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714.61/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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